Birthday Traditions
desert traditionally eaten on one’s birthday
What is cake?
Which country is known for the tradition of breaking a piñata at birthday celebrations?
What is Mexico
Most common birthday month?
What is August
This cheerful and optimistic sea sponge, who resides in a pineapple under the sea, celebrates his birthday on July 14th, 1986.
What is the name of this beloved character from Bikini Bottom?
Who is SpongeBob SquarePants
Phrase people typically say on one’s birthday?
What is ‘Happy Birthday’
IN WHAT ANCIENT CITY WERE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FIRST MENTIONED
Ancient Egypt
Rarest birthday month?
What is February
Which famous scientist known for his wild hairstyle and work in physics was born on March 14th, 1879?
Who is Albert Einstein
In which country is it traditional to give a baby a silver coin for good luck on their first birthday?
What is Greece
WHERE WERE THE FIRST CANDLES USED ON CAKES IN CELEBRATION
Greece
This special day only occurs once every four years, making those born on February 29th unique.
What is a leap birthday
What famous playwright, known for works like “Romeo and Juliet”, celebrates his birthday on April 23rd?
Who is William Shakespeare
A significant milestone birthday for girls turning 15 in Latino culture.
What is a Quinceañera
Where is the famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, located, which celebrates its birthday on March 31st?
What is Paris, France
In some cultures, this color is considered unlucky to wear to a birthday celebration.
What is black
Which famous singer, known as the “King of Pop”, celebrates his birthday on August 29th?
Who is Micheal Jackson
What is the name of the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony celebrated when a boy turns 13?
What is a Bar Mitzvah
In which country is it traditional to light fireworks and release paper lanterns into the sky to celebrate birthdays?
What is China
HAILED AS THE MOST EXPENSIVE BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER HELD, THE SULTAN OF BRUNEI SPENT roughly HOW MUCH?
~25 million dollars (nearest wins points)
Who is the famous children’s author known for creating “The Cat in the Hat”, celebrating his birthday on March 2nd?
Who is Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss)